The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to York
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to York will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from Cambridge to York without transferring at least 2 times.
G84501+
Y11890
G84491+
Y11888
G84511+
Y11893
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Y11886
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Y11884
C75405+
C40817+
C75359
C07836+
C40821+
C75362
C75396+
C40797+
C75387
P47295+
Y12446+
C41018
P47319+
Y12455+
C41025Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cambridge to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 211 km
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€62 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Cambridge to York train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to York trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C75392+ C41053 | On time 8:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h03 | 11:03 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
P48841+ Y12443+ C41053 | On time 8:25 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h38 | 11:03 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
W58610+ Y11884 | On time 8:54 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h33 | 11:27 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C75394+ C41018 | On time 9:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h50 | 11:50 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C75394+ C40792 · Y11884 | On time 9:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h27 | 11:27 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
P47295+ Y12446+ C41018 | On time 9:30 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h20 | 11:50 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
W58614+ Y11886 | On time 9:56 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h30 | 12:26 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C75396+ C41062 | On time 10:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h03 | 1:03 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C75396+ C40797+ C75387 | On time 10:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h20 | 12:20 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
P47302 · P48021+ C41062 | On time 10:31 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h32 | 1:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G84491+ Y11888 | On time 10:51 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h36 | 1:27 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C75399+ C41021 | On time 11:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h52 | 1:52 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
P47308+ Y12450+ C41021 | On time 11:30 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h22 | 1:52 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G84501+ Y11890 | On time 11:51 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h35 | 2:26 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C75402+ C41072 | On time 12:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h03 | 3:03 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
P47314+ Y12452+ C41072 | On time 12:30 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h33 | 3:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G84511+ Y11893 | On time 12:51 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h35 | 3:26 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C75405+ C40817+ C75359 | On time 1:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h20 | 3:20 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
P47319+ Y12455+ C41025 | On time 1:30 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h21 | 3:51 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G84521+ Y11897 | On time 1:51 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h36 | 4:27 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C07836+ C40821+ C75362 | On time 2:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h20 | 4:20 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C07836+ C41081 | On time 2:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h03 | 5:03 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
P47324+ Y12457+ C41081 | On time 2:30 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h33 | 5:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
G84531+ Y11898 | On time 2:51 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h35 | 5:26 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C75411+ C40828 · Y11898 | On time 3:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h26 | 5:26 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C75411+ Y11923 | On time 3:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h52 | 5:52 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
P47329+ Y12459+ Y11923 | On time 3:30 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h22 | 5:52 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C75414+ Y11902 | On time 4:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h30 | 6:30 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
P47335+ Y12461+ C41093 | On time 4:30 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h33 | 7:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C75417+ Y11903 | On time 5:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h32 | 7:32 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to York
Trains from Cambridge to York run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:10, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 02:10 |
Last train 22:59 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Cross Country from Cambridge to York trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Cross Country trains will get you between Cambridge and York from €33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cambridge to York
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to York by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cambridge to York
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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